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(1/3) | US and Israeli Air Campaign: The combined force has continued to degrade Iran’s ability to launch missile attacks by targeting Iranian missile bases and production facilities. The combined force struck the Yazd Missile Base in Yazd Province on March 28.
The combined force has continued to strike Iranian defense industrial targets across Iran to degrade Iran’s ability to produce military systems. The IDF struck Iran’s Marine Industries Organization (MIO) in Tehran on March 28.
The combined force has continued to degrade Iranian air defense capabilities in order to maintain air dominance over parts of Iran. The IDF struck a site involved in producing air defense system components in Arak, Markazi Province, on March 28. The combined force also struck the Bushehr Airport and the adjacent Artesh Air Force 6th Tactical Airbase in Bushehr Province on March 28.
The combined force has continued to strike Iranian steel factories that likely support Iran’s defense industrial base. The combined force struck the Kavir Steel Company in Kashan, Esfahan Province, on March 28.
US Central Command stated on March 27 that US forces struck a border guard outpost in Siranband, Kurdistan Province, along Iran’s western border with Iraqi Kurdistan. The Siranband border crossing connects Sulaymanieh Province in Iraqi Kurdistan to Kurdistan Province in Iran.
Anti-regime media reported on March 28 that the combined force struck the Artesh 44th Artillery Group in Esfahan City, Esfahan Province. It is unclear what the combined force specifically targeted at this site. The 44th Artillery Group is located near the Artesh 55th Artillery Group and the IRGC Ground Forces Saheb ol Zaman Unit.
OSINT accounts reported on March 28 that the combined force struck the Physics Department at Iran’s University of Science and Technology (IUST) in Tehran. IUST is designated by the US Department of Defense as an entity “engaged in problematic activity.”
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that US Sailors and Marines aboard the USS Tripoli arrived in CENTCOM’s area of responsibility on March 27.Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar)NEW: The Houthis conducted a ballistic missile attack and a drone and cruise missile attack targeting southern Israel on March 27 and 28, marking the group’s first involvement in the war. The Houthis’ decision, as of now, to participate in the war by conducting drone and missile attacks against Israel instead of attacking international shipping suggests that the Houthis may be pursuing a relatively cautious approach designed to avoid an immediate escalation with the United States and Israel.
Other Key Takeaways:
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s Telegram channel published an infographic about the regime’s long‑standing concept of a “resistance economy” on March 28. The publication of this type of infographic is disconnected from the present economic and social realities, particularly amid the ongoing military conflict. The publication of this infographic may also reflect an effort to portray Mojtaba as an active leader amid reports that he is seriously wounded.
Iran and Russia have held “very active” discussions in March about transferring a limited shipment of “upgraded” Russian drones to Iran, according to US and European officials speaking to the Associated Press. This report follows recent Western media reports that Russia is providing Shahed drones to Iran.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on March 28 that Ukraine and Qatar signed a 10-year defense agreement that includes developing technologies, air defenses, counter-drone measures, military training, experience sharing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and control systems.
The combined force continued to strike Iranian defense industrial sites, including Iran’s Marine Industries Organization (MIO) and Parchin Military Complex in Tehran City and the Iran Marine Industrial Company (SADRA) in Bushehr Province.
US Central Command stated on March 27 that US forces struck a border guard outpost in Siranband, Kurdistan Province, along Iran’s western border with Iraqi Kurdistan.— https://x.com/TheStudyofWar/status/2038087329378713700
— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) Mar 29, 2026
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